1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 585 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
